Highest Javelin Throw World Record

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The highest javelin throw, marked by power and precision, stands as a testament to athletic prowess and relentless determination.

1

Jan Zelezny 

The world record holder, Jan Zelezny, remains unmatched with his legendary 98.48m throw set in 1996.

2

Johannes Vetter

Germany’s Johannes Vetter holds the second-best throw in history  at 97.76m, achieved in 2020.

3

Thomas Rohler

Olympic champion Thomas Röhler secured his place among the greats with a stunning 93.90m throw in 2017.

4

Aki Parviainen

Finland's Aki Parviainen threw a remarkable 93.09m in 1999, demonstrating the nation’s strong javelin.

5

Anderson Peters 

Grenadian athlete Anderson Peters delivered a 93.03m throw in 2022, showcasing his exceptional talent 

6

Julius Yego

Kenya’s Julius Yego, also known as the “YouTube Man,” reached a distance of 92.72m in 2015.

7

Arshad Nadeem 

Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a 92.97m throw.

8

Sergey Makarov

Russian athlete Sergey Makarov threw 92.61m in 2002, marking  a career record in his life.

9

Raymond Hecht 

Raymond Hecht of Germany achieved a 92.60m throw in 1995, reflecting the dominance of German athletes.

10

Konstantinos Gatsioudis 

Greek athlete Konstantinos Gatsioudis rounds out the top 10 with a 91.69m throw, set in 2000.